Dr. Charles Seaman, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1261 LINCOLN AVE STE 214, San Jose, CA 95125-3031
Phone
Counties Served
Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Monterey County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Charles Seaman
Dr. Charles Seaman is a forensic psychiatrist and neurologist practicing in San Jose and San Francisco, California. He specializes in forensic psychiatry with secondary expertise in general psychiatry. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has extensive experience in forensic psychiatric evaluations.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
- Residency, Psychiatry, University of California Irvine, 1983-1987
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About Psychiatry QME Evaluations
Psychiatry QME evaluations address psychological and psychiatric injuries arising from workplace events, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. The evaluating psychiatrist assesses mental health causation, treatment needs, and work capacity limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Charles Seaman serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Monterey County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Charles Seaman evaluate as a QME?
A Psychiatry QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Charles Seaman's office located?
Dr. Charles Seaman's office is located at 1261 LINCOLN AVE STE 214, San Jose, CA 95125-3031. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 3 California counties including Santa Clara County.
What are Dr. Charles Seaman's board certifications?
Dr. Charles Seaman holds the following board certifications: Forensic Psychiatry (ABPN), Psychiatry (ABPN). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Charles Seaman's education and training background?
Dr. Charles Seaman's training includes: MD, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine; Residency, Psychiatry, University of California Irvine, 1983-1987. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Charles Seaman have?
Dr. Charles Seaman has approximately 38 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified psychiatry physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Charles Seaman serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Charles Seaman is available for QME evaluations in Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Monterey County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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